The need for precise standards for the ICT industry is becoming more evident, especially in the field of security.
It's that ongoing dilemma: is certification the answer, or is industry experience what Australian IT departments really need?
With IT budgets set to remain flat, CIOs are thinking hard about what to spend their cash on -- and RFID, SOA and VoIP are set to top the list.
A new professional body -- the CIO Institute of Australia -- is launched with the lofty aims of making senior IT executives more business savvy.
Some of the industry's biggest technology suppliers risk missing out on outsourcing contracts if they cannot lift their lagging service management standards, according to a group of IT managers.
Is certification better than experience? Here's what industry analysts and IT professionals have to say, including issues with MCSE.
The average annual salary of an Australian IT professional is currently $82,507, according to an extensive survey of the sector recently conducted by ZDNet.com.au.
It's that ongoing dilemma: is certification the answer, or is industry experience what Australian IT departments really need?
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